Experiences prepared me to represent Midlanders in the most open, honest way possible

By Chase Gardaphe At-large council candidate

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Chase Gardaphe At-large candidate

Chase Gardaphe At-large candidate

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Experiences prepared me to represent Midlanders in the most open, honest way possible

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My name is Chase Gardaphe and I am asking for your vote for City Council.

First and foremost, I am a Christian, a husband and a father. My faith and my family are the most important things in my life. After those, I am a friend, a leader and a businessman with a servant’s heart. My character is reflected by the people that I surround myself with and the city that I call home, Midland, Texas. I also understand that I am not perfect, and I don’t know everything but will strive for excellence. As your at-large city councilman, my job will be to absorb, process and make informed and educated decisions on your behalf.

As your city councilman, I will open myself up to the citizens of Midland, and I will fight for you. We are all in this together, and I look to each and every one of you for guidance and support as we embark on this journey together. This is why I will be completely transparent, and this is why I will continue to make myself available to each and every one of you. I want to hear your opinions, thoughts and ideas on how to make Midland a better place for all of us. I will listen to you and be your voice on the council.

Throughout this campaign, I have been blessed to meet some incredible people, complete strangers who are now friends. Midland is full of wonderful people with caring hearts with genuine concerns for our city. We all have a common bond in that we want to make Midland a better place for all of us, young and old. This is why my wife and I chose to move here and raise our children here.

The outpouring of support throughout this campaign has been unbelievable, and I want to thank everyone that has been involved. I especially want to thank my wife and my two children who have been my biggest cheerleaders! I also want to thank all of those whose words of encouragement have helped me throughout this campaign.

My involvement with developing and managing affordable housing communities has provided me with great knowledge about the industry, but more importantly, it has provided me with experience in listening and transparency. Currently, I office in the community that I developed and am always welcoming residents into my office. Sometimes they come in to discuss issues within the community, but most of the time it is to just chat about life and circumstances. I have created bonds and friendships with the residents that extend beyond the community.

My educational and business backgrounds have given me the tools to assess the current budget and come up with innovative solutions to inefficiencies. I also understand that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it and shift your focus to fixing areas that are broken. My upbringing has taught me to be hardworking and fiscally conservative. My parents and my grandmother have instilled in me a great work ethic and a compassion for helping others. My wife has taught me thoughtfulness and love. My kids have taught me patience and putting others before yourself.

My experiences and the people in my life have prepared me to represent the citizens of Midland in the most open and honest way possible. I have proudly served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for almost five years, been directly involved in the development process of an affordable housing community, been appointed to various boards by city council to serve the citizens of Midland, and I am very involved with non-profits that serve our community. My personality and demeanor suit me well for working with city staff and other members of city council. This is a team effort, and it is imperative that we work together as a council and as a city to move forward.

I would be honored to serve the citizens of Midland as your at-large city councilman, and I promise that I will do my best to make you proud that you voted for me.

My wife and I have worked extremely hard throughout this campaign to earn your vote. We have knocked on countless doors and have spent many enjoyable hours visiting with the citizens of Midland. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to meet everyone. If you feel that you still have questions about this race or whom to vote for, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Call or text 432-599-4177, send me an email at Chase@Chase4Council.com or message me on Facebook at Chase Gardaphe for Midland City Council.

I humbly ask for your vote on Election Day. I would also like to wish my wife a happy birthday, which just so happens to be the day after the election.